Global Scans · Stress · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Health and Safety Executive is placing greater emphasis on psychosocial hazards such as stress, workload, and organisational culture. Parrot Signs & Graphics
• [New] In 2026, mental health conferences are expected to focus heavily on digital mental health, workplace resilience, youth well-being, and climate-related stress. Blog
• The World Health Organization describes heat as a major environmental and occupational health hazard and identifies heat stress as one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths globally. Elmhurst Energy
• Mindfulness and Mental Health: The importance of mental well-being will continue to gain prominence in 2025, with an emphasis on mindfulness practices, stress management techniques, and mental health awareness. Benefit Airship
• The WHO and WMO state that workplace heat stress threatens worker health and safety, while productivity can drop by 2-3% for every degree above 20 °C. FactMr
• An estimated 17-23% of U.S. service members and veterans experience a traumatic brain injury, and many also face co-occurring mental health challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicide risk-highlighting a critical need for coordinated, effective systems of care. NASHIA | National Association of State Head Injury Admi

Last updated: 03 August 2026